How many visitors does Neuschwanstein get a year?

Today, Neuschwanstein Castle is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. More than 1.4 million people per year visit the castle. That's about 4,000 visitors per day. During the summer, upwards of 6,000 people walk the halls of the castle each day.



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Neuschwanstein, a Bavarian castle commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, was the inspiration for King Stefan's castle in Sleeping Beauty. However, like the queen's castle in Snow White, Disney added a few elements to create a more mystical feel.

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The palace has appeared prominently in several movies such as Helmut Käutner's Ludwig II (1955) and Luchino Visconti's Ludwig (1972), both biopics about the King; the musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968), the spoof comedy Spaceballs, and the war drama The Great Escape (1963).

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Get to know this 4.3-mile out-and-back trail near Schwangau, Bavaria. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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A visit to Neuschwanstein Castle is only possible as part of a guided tour. Your admission ticket is valid for a guided tour of the castle at a specific time. We expressly point out that the guided tours start punctually; in the event of late arrival, participation in the guided tour is no longer possible.

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Children and young people under 18 are free. Important note for families to book online: Children need a free ticket to enter the castle (booking fee 2.50 euros). Please take this into account when booking online.

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Most of It is Unfinished You wouldn't know it from the outside, but much of Neuschwanstein is unfinished inside. This is due to King Ludwig running out of money for its construction.

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Neuschwanstein Castle is a 19th-century historicist palace on a rugged hill of the foothills of the Alps in the very south of Germany, just north of Austria.

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